Goblin Valley State Park Natural Abstract
by Debby Pueschel
Title
Goblin Valley State Park Natural Abstract
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Debby Pueschel
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Photograph - Photograph
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An isolated State Park in Utah called Goblin Valley State Park, had the most “alien” forms of not just sandstone and bedrock displays, but also weeds! This interesting Desert Trumpet and its shadow, also known as wild Buckwheat, is commonly known as Native American Pipeweed. It is neither a weed nor invasive as many other plants. This unique flower is an herb. Native Americans tribes would cut the stalk of this plant at the bast and cut the bulbous area in half, making it into a pipe to smoke combinations of mistletoe and tobacco. As a note some insects will utilize the bulbous part of this plant to store food or hide. In fact, I came upon a spider who used one of these flowers for shelter.
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October 29th, 2023
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Comments (8)
Ruth's other Artistic vision
Nature has many surprises in store for us! interesting discovery! Very pretty image!
Jane M Dahl
Fascinating. I've never seen or heard of those. Beautiful image with the design and shadows. L/F Featured in American Desert Southwest.
Debby Pueschel replied:
Thank you Jane...t was totally new to me too. It was so strange. I had to look it up to see exactly what it was...thank you for the feature in your group American Desert Southwest 10-29-23